Cedric vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedric

Boy #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#945
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ced, Rick

Playground Safety Score

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Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hea, Hey, Heie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cedric Rank #945
Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #945 for Cedric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cedric ___

  • Cedric James
  • Cedric Arthur
  • Cedric William
  • Cedric Thomas
  • Cedric George
  • Cedric Oliver

Heath ___

  • Heath James
  • Heath William
  • Heath Alexander
  • Heath Thomas
  • Heath John
  • Heath Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedric

Edmund Roland Rosalind Bertram Clara

If you choose Heath

Cole Reid Finn Wyatt Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedric or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Cedric and Heath mean?

Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Cedric and Heath boy or girl names?

Cedric is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.

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